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YG04 YJY

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,512 mi
Last recorded98,512 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG04 YJY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2025 98,512 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 94,132 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 88,396 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 82,078 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 75,648 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 69,000 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 64,234 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 59,485 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 54,602 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 51,035 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 48,093 miles

small splits in both ends of o/s wiper blade

under body trays

Pass 21 Jul 2014 45,140 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 42,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 38,871 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 36,622 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 33,686 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 30,274 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 25,803 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 20,054 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 20,043 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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YG04 YJY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2004 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 59,584 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG04 YJY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YG04 YJY registered?

YG04 YJY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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